Good coffee is first and foremost important in coffee shops, but the ambience is a close second. If you're in the mood for Starbucks coffee, we've listed down Starbucks stores with breathtaking views, aesthetic exteriors, and stunning interiors that will make you want to stay a little longer than usual. Enjoy an extra half-hour of alone time, or extend and catch up with friends for another two to five hours with your go-to coffee, tea, or pastries and desserts on the table.
Check out these pretty Starbucks stores in and around Metro Manila:
Starbucks Reserve Hiraya
The biggest Starbucks Reserve in the Philippines to date is Starbucks Reserve Hiraya, where the previous first Starbucks in Tagaytay once stood. This new store has impressive interiors—from its combination of light wood and dark walls to an entire wall of glass that frames the landscape of Taal. This branch is open from Monday to Thursday, 7 a.m. to 1 a.m.; and Fridays to Sundays, 6 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Starbucks Reserve Hiraya is at Aguinaldo Highway, Barangay Silang, Tagaytay City.
Starbucks Evia - Daang Hari
If you frequent the South—of Metro Manila, at least—you've probably seen the Starbucks store at Evia Lifestyle Center. To be honest, it can be hard to find and is a little smaller than usual, but it's one of the more unique Starbucks store exteriors we've seen in the Metro. It has a cobblestone exterior with a pop of color from the teal French windows. Best part? It's open 24 hours!
Starbucks Evia is at Evia Lifestyle Center, Daang Hari Road, Almanza Dos, Las Piñas City.
Starbucks Reserve Greenbelt 3
For the worker bees of Makati City who want to take a break from their nine-to-five (or longer) jobs, you can find a gorgeous Starbucks Reserve at Greenbelt 3. This was previously a Starbucks store that was renovated into a Reserve, and its muted pink walls with gorgeous coffee tree embossed decals give the place warmth. This branch is open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Starbucks Reserve Greenbelt 3 is at Greenbelt 3 Reserve, G/F Greenbelt 3 Mall, Level 1, Makati City.
Starbucks Molino Boulevard, Cavite
There's something about the duo of a rusty shade of orange and a muted green that gives this Starbucks store in Bacoor, Cavite a vintage vibe. All Starbucks stores boast unique art and this specific store has a painted mural of a coffee farm on the wide wooden wall on the second floor. It's open daily from 7 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Starbucks Molino Boulevard is at New Molino Boulevard (near cor. Masaito Drive), Molino 3, Bacoor City, Cavite.
Starbucks Reserve Westgate Center Alabang
Shamefully underrated—this is how we'd describe the gorgeous Starbucks Reserve at Westgate Center. This Starbucks Reserve has three floors, and each floor has its own charm. On the first floor, you have the coffee bar; the second floor has tables with windows that overlook the neighborhood; and the third floor is smaller, more private, and has a better vantage point of Alabang. They're open every day and you can drop by from 6:30 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Starbucks Reserve Westgate Center Alabang is at Westgate Center, Commerce Ave, Filinvest City, Alabang, Muntinlupa City.
Also read: The Newest Starbucks Reserve In Tagaytay Is Now Serving An *Elevated* Coffee Experience With A View
Starbucks Paseo de Magallanes
This Starbucks store has a wood-clad facade framing the windows. On the ground floor, there's an eye-catching wall of shiny teal rectangle tiles that give the space a sense of calmness. If you go up to the second floor, it's one huge open space that makes it easy to move around, plus a separate area sectioned off for those who want to dine al fresco. They're open from 6:30 a.m. to 12 a.m. every day.
This Starbucks is at Paseo de Magallanes Commercial, South Luzon Expressway, Makati City.
Starbucks Reserve S Maison
This Starbucks Reserve in Pasay is all about details, details, and details. It has a mural inspired by the coffee farms in the Nothern Philippines, a three-part vignette showing the daily life of a coffee farmer. The works of art, however, are not limited to the store's walls: it also has a unique ceiling made of wood that gives the illusion of movement and depth.
Starbucks Reserve S Maison is at S Maison, Level 1, Seaside Blvd, cor Coral Way, Pasay City. The store is open daily, from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Starbucks Sumulong Highway
What's stunning about the modern architecture on this Starbucks store is its T-shaped formation, which isn't a common style other Starbucks stores have. The vertical line starts from the stairway, and the horizontal line on top of it is the second story. The interiors are just as gorgeous, as the store's furnished with different framed art pieces in different styles and color palettes. And zooming in on the other details, you don't want to miss the opportunity to admire the wooden lattice by the stairs which has a disk-shaped artwork of a coffee plant. This store is open daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Starbucks Sumulong Highway is at Sumulong Highway, Sto. Niño, Marikina City.
Starbucks Puerta de Isabel II-Intramuros
If you love a dash of history with your coffee, this Starbucks in Intramuros is where it's at. This store blends in with the stone walls of the city and was a former tunnel, which explains its small size, dim lighting, and rustic ambiance. It definitely stands out among all the other modern branches. The store is open daily, Monday to Friday, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Starbucks Puerta de Isabel II-Intramuros is at Muralla St, Intramuros, Manila.
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Starbucks Sierra Valley
This two-story Starbucks in Marikina has a facade of glass, wood, and black cement. But what we particularly love about this Starbucks is the combination of a high ceiling and large windows, which makes it feel more spacious-and less stuffy. Go ahead and drop by anytime from 6 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Starbucks Sierra Valley is at Sierra Valley, Ortigas Ave Ext, Cainta.
